The Most Significant Budget Modifications
Cambridge’s FY26 budget reflects moderate growth, with key increases supporting schools, salaries, preschool expansion, and public safety initiatives like body cameras.
Beginner Crochet Workshop (O'Neill)
Join us for a beginner-friendly crochet class at O'Neill! Learn how to chain, single crochet, half double crochet, and finish a project as we create a stitch sampler. All materials provided – no experience needed! You'll leave with materials and a pattern to continue your practice after class. Registration required.
Family Cookbook Book Group (Valente)
Join friends and neighbors for a potluck! This month, we're celebrating soups and other warm, savory foods that are extra nice in the winter. Bring a dish to share, or just come to talk about your experience with a chosen cookbook. All experience levels welcome! No need to bring a dish to join.
Visit Valente for a selection of cookbooks that are ready to check out.
This book group is for children of all ages and their caregivers and families. For more information contact Maggie at mfrench@cambridgema.gov or call 617-349-4015.
Bike Mechanics Workshop (Main)
Join us to celebrate National Bike to Work Day. Mechanics from Urban AdvenTours will provide tips and assistance with basic bike repair. Be sure to bring your wheels! Registration is not required.
Family Board Game Night (Valente)
Join us for an evening of board games at the Valente Branch. Challenge neighbors, family, friends and strangers to prove your gaming might.
The library will provide all materials. Bring your friends!
Kidney Disease Info Session & Screening
Join us at the Central Square Branch Library for an informational session about kidney disease followed by a free kidney-focused screening and physician consultation.
This program is in partnership with the Harvard Kidney Disease Screening and Awareness Program (KDSAP) whose mission whose mission is to provide kidney focused health screenings and health education to underserved communities.
For more information, please visit their website: KDSAP About Page
Questions? Contact Daryl (dcabrol@cambridgema.gov).